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OTS and Continuous Operator Training

An OTS is a suitable platform to practice for operators because it provides an environment to perform unfamiliar process and control tasks in a safe environment. Any mistake, any error will be converted into a lesson learnt without any real life consequence. It is key to maintain the practice of the procedures as a regular task for operators and provide refresher training at regular intervals and whenever a modification in the plant or in the control or safety system is implemented. Activities with the OTS should include operations such as start up and shutdown ahead of time, and work through the response to infrequent abnormal situations, based on best practice procedures. Training on best practices allow operators to run through the routines on a regular basis, so it is advisable not to allow too much time to elapse between refresher training.Unfortunately, most of the licensed OTS\' are never used again after initial operators training. However, ongoing training programs can provide significant benefits. It is widely recognised that approximately 90% of plant incidents can be prevented. Moreover, the majority result from the actions or inactions of people. Modern process automation systems have allowed operators to assume responsibility for a larger scope of a plant’s operation. However, as systems become broader, they create the potential to place the operator in a weak position. This situation arises because as systems become more complex they become more difficult to operate. One solution is to add more automation, but this increases complexity. Moreover, automation obstructs operators’ ability to maintain their expertise. The skills lost are precisely the ones most needed when automated systems cannot handle a problem and the operator must intervene. That is why it is important to use OTS for training throughout the life of the process, not just at the initial startup phase.

Related Courses

Review the properties of natural gas, basic equations, PVT behavior, vapor-liquid equilibria, and gas hydrates. Learn the basics of natural gas transmission and processing as well as the recent advances and new opportunities for solving current gas transmission and processing problems. Discuss key considerations to be taken into account for any natural gas field project in development. Acquire good simulation practices though the guided creation of simulation cases of increasing complexity. Understand and Discover optimization ways for the several common units found in the natural gas processing industry, using simulation exercises. Incorporate the necessary know-how in steady state process simulation that should allow you to afford the design and operation of any possible future process in the natural gas and associated industries. Transform current processes into more competitive ones by an optimal use of process simulators. Reduce the execution time of projects

Approach Morning lectures on the background fundamentals of natural gas transmission and processing will be lectured by Saeid Mokhatab, one of the most recognizable names in the natural gas community through his contributions to advancing the technologies in the natural gas processing industry. He is the co-author of the Elseviers Handbook of Natural Gas Transmission & Processing, which has been very well received by professionals in the natural gas industry and academia worldwide. A copy of the handbook will be handed over to the attendees, as it will be used as the basis for the course. An Inprocess experienced instructor will facilitate the afternoon hands-on sessions with steady state simulators that allow students to apply the lecture material to solve various gas processing problems

Three-day introductory level course on dynamic simulation focused on helping students to acquire the basic knowledge necessary to build dynamic simulation models by transitioning from a steady state prebuilt model or by modifying an existing dynamic one. Fundamental aspects like process dynamics or process control are as well reviewed along the course.

Process Engineers are heavy users of simulation tools to design new processes or revamps, and mostly all simulation training courses are designed for them. However, there is almost no specific simulation courses targeted for Process Control Engineers, who can make use of the simulation tools to perform specific control tasks with the help of a simulator.

Process Engineers are heavy users of process simulation tools to design new processes or revamps. They mainly work in steady-state mode, but frequently they have to interact with the Control Engineers to discuss how the process will be controlled and operated. Then, many process dynamics and control concepts need to be clearly understood by the Process Engineers to effectively design the production process and their corresponding control philosophy

Other Services

An Operator Training System helps to establish expertise and best practices among operators, enhancing process understanding.

Our clients make use of their OTSs in order to Reduce risk of operational incidents, Reduce start-up time, Verify Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Verify Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Provide a test-bed system for analysis, Increase operator awareness and skills, De-bottleneck units and processes and Reduce Environmental concerns

Our process simulation experts can apply their extensive Steady State and Dynamic simulation knowledge as part of a varied range of studies and projects, using almost any commercial process simulator.

For clients that would also like to engage in a process simulation knowledge transfer, Inprocess can combine its project services with customised training, ensuring that: The know-how that Inprocess uses when carrying out the project is shared with client engineers, getting the most value out of the developed model (Knowledge Improvement Programmes).

Training is an essential element for any organization’s success. Inprocess has a commitment to quality and a reputation of excellence making sure we offer you cost-effective complete training solutions.

Courses delivered by Inprocess staff have helped process technicians, engineers, and scientists to understand and apply innovative simulation techniques. We are able to offer both standard and tailored training courses using real world examples.

Commercial Process Simulators provide generic functionality to serve the widest possible range of customers with a standard tool. This can present challenges in incorporating your own industry specific expertise and requirements. Our Services Engineers Team helps your business by integrating your know-how and your tools to the major Commercial Process Simulators streamlining the workflow and usage.